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Newspaper
Burra Record
Location
Burra, South Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 24, 1947
Page
10
The document lists long-term rainfall figures by month for St Bureau over 66 years, with monthly totals and various aggregation codes. It includes yearly patterns, extreme values, and multiple imperfect OCR fragments, highlighting a dense historical climate dataset without a single cohesive narrative.
Mrs Sinclair Wood reports concern over future wool pack supplies amid India's political shift after British withdrawal. The Acting President of Graulers Federal Cornell, R D Bakewell, says the Commonwealth Government rejected the committee's jute action plan and will send Mr Tomlinson, unknown in jute trade, to Calcutta. Primary producers fear loss of skilled guidance as the Jute Committee’s stance collapses and stocks kept for two years now risk shortage.
At a Burra Branch meeting in South Australia a member of the CWA was farewelled. President M B Rogers praised Mrs Jettner for 18 years as vice-president of the Burra WA branch. Mrs Marchant and Mrs A. Tennant supported the remarks as gifts of a silver fruit bowl and flowers were presented, which Mrs Jettner graciously accepted.
The Empire dollar shortage may block a USA visit by Australian warships. Rear-Admiral Ginder, commander of US Task Force 98, said the proposal is under review by Navy Minister Mr Riordan. HMAS Australia, bound for Japanese waters, could be sent to America if the Government approves the visit.
At the 19 May 1947 meeting Mr Wood noted that supplies were discussed at the April quarterly session of the Australian Woolgrowers Council. The council urged investigation into second-hand packs and potential new supply sources for jute. It backed a New South Wales Gragiers Association resolution urging scientific research to develop a locally manufactured durable material with reasonable cost if wood packs supply is cut or curtailed.
In a close football match Craysey led early but Steele House surged to win by two goals and two behinds. The first House Debate was postponed due to an absent debater, and the community prays for Avis Ahli after a Thursday accident. Preparations begin for the Annual High School Ball on Friday, August 22 hosted by the High School Council and Parents and Friends Association.
A Bray England legend on the Hind's Head mantel reads Wear knocked at the door Faith answered No one was there. The faded inscription dates to the Duniketri era and mentions 5 mw Ib.
Fragmentary grocery ad listing items such as split peas kept for sale with price marks, preserved apricots, coffee and milk ice cream, Uncle Toby's oats, medicines and liver salts from brands like Buckley’s and Vital. Includes customer pricing notations and brand names.
Hardware department features Aladdin stormproof lanterns and magic carpet sweepers. The listing highlights durable stormproof lanterns and whimsical carpet sweepers likely for home use, emphasizing novelty and utility.
The Salvation Army Band plans a July Wednesday programme with a pasty supper to raise funds for repairs and replacements of long service instruments. Burra residents are urged to support the effort to maintain the band’s service level. A tea and pasty finale follows the performance, costing a final small amount.
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